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From term 3 onwards the council will lead school assemblies with a road safety message and behaviour for the following week.
At a recent council meeting the 10 students debated the multiple road safety issues that the school experiences on a daily basis. Students reached consensus that being safe and responsible pedestrians was the most important issue - and this will become the theme for term 4. Many council members had observed unsafe practices or behaviours of students as they walked to and from school, especially crossing the 4 lanes of State Highway 1.
I will meet with the council again in week 1 to help frame up the key weekly message, and how that may look and sound in the assembly, school newsletter and website.


See what the AWESOME team from Ascot have planned...




ascot assembly
timetable
term 3




safe and responsible
pedestrian


Student
messages
behaviour for the week
1. Siobhan
Crossing the road at the pedestrian crossing.
Students crossing safely at pedestrian crossing.
2. Bradley
Walking on the footpath.
Safe walking away from road.
3. Kayla
Crossing with the school patrol
Students crossing safely at pedestrian crossing, following the school patrol instruction.
4. Daniel
Crossing at the lights.
Look for students who walk to and from school.
5. Rebecca Howard
Possible hazards.
As above.
6. Donald and Maycee
Sneaky driveways.
Look for students using the kerb drill near driveways.
7. Tamara
Kerb drill.
Look for students using the kerb drill correctly.
8. Rebecca
Safety in school driveway.
Look for students who are using the footpath and not the driveway.
9. Joshua
Young pedestrians.
Look for older students holding smaller students hands.
10. Bradley
Walking where there is no footpath
Look for students walking to and from school.

aSCOT COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Student road safety council-tERM 4 2008
FOCUS: SAFE & RESPONSIBLE RIDER

Reference: pg 39-42 RoadSense handbook, 2008 edition.






Assembly
Key message
Key Points
Behaviour of the Week
1
Riding is good for your health.
  • Riding is good for health and fitness
  • Riding helps reduce the number of cars around the school.
  • Riding is good for the environment.
  • Riding is fun.
  • Riding gets you in the practice of controlling a vehicle.
School Council to develop these. Remember they should reflect being safe and responsible riders.
2
Checking cycle safety.
Pt 1

(Take a bike up on stage to demonstrate the checks)


  • Check the frame is free of rust or cracks.
  • Is the frame the right size for the rider? When straddling the bike are both feet flat on the ground?
  • The seat is at a good height-toes touch the ground when seated.
  • Check the handlebars are tight and secure.
  • Are the brakes ok? Look at the brake pads-are they worn? Do they make good contact with the rims?

3
Checking cycle safety. Pt 2
  • Check the wheel nuts are tight and the wheels spin easily.
  • Do the pedals spin freely and are not loose.
  • Check that the chain is lightly oiled and not too slack, with about 5cms of movement up and down.
  • Check the spokes are not broken or missing, and that the wheels are not buckled.
  • Check the reflectors are visible secure and clean.
  • If there are shock absorbers, are they working effectively?

4
Helmet Safety Check: Inspection.
  • Is the helmet the correct size, with little or no wobble when fitted on the head?
  • Is the shell and polystyrene in good order-not cracked or damaged?
  • Are the straps in good order-not frayed, twisted or cut.
  • Look for a standards approved sticker.

5
Helmet Safety Check: Fitting.

  • Is the helmet firm on the head?
  • Use 2-4-1 to check
  • 2-2 fingers above the eyebrows, indicating where the helmet should sit
  • 4-4 fingers either side of the ears, indicating where the straps should sit.
  • 1- The chin strap should be so tight only 1 finger should fit between the chin and the strap.

6
Laws for cyclists.
  • Must have good brakes front and back.
  • Must have red and yellow reflectors
  • Must have a white light on the front that can be seen from 100ms, when riding at night.
  • Must follow the rules of the road, as a bike is a vehicle. So no cycling on the footpath, following the road signs, using signals etc.

7
Hazards for cyclists.
  • Loose clothing or equipment.
  • Objects on the road.
  • Poor or slippery road surface.
  • Other road users.
  • Weather conditions.
  • Dogs
  • Car doors opening.